Senior Herdsperson - Herefordshire

Newly renovated 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Open to discussing shift pattern

Essential criteria:

· 2 years of experience in dairy herd management, ideally at a senior or lead herdsman level

· AI qualification

NOTE – You will work directly for the farm, not through REAL Success.

Our Farm

We are a high-yielding, family farm covering 1200 acres. Our 900 Holstein all-year-round calving flying herd yields 12,000 litres. We milk three times a day using a GEA 50-point rotary parlour with Northern Dairy Teatwand and brush. Our milk is supplied on an Arla 360 contract. Our cows are housed all year round, and we have a team of 15 full-time staff, with additional support provided by a night team.

We are an award-winning, reputable farm looking to offer this brand new stock-focused role to a keen, motivated individual.

Your Role

As a Senior Herdsperson, you will take a lead role in the day-to-day management of the herd. You will be responsible for:

– Supporting the Herd Manager with fertility, utilising data provided by heat detection collars to aid high animal welfare.

– Day-to-day management of the herds\’ health and well-being.

– Working in collaboration with the wider farm team regarding farm audits, feed input, milk production, and the breeding of the dairy herd.

– Utilising the data provided by Uniform and heat detection collars.

– Ensuring the farm is kept tidy & safe to operate.

– Liaising with vets & nutritionists.

– Support the night milking team as and when required.

The successful candidate will:

– Have 2 years of experience in dairy herd management, ideally at a senior or lead herdsman level

– Be AI qualified

– Possess excellent animal handling and husbandry skills

– Have the ability to supervise, train and motivate a small team

– Have good knowledge of fertility, nutrition, milk quality and modern herd software

– Have a desire to develop your skills and grow with the business

– Have experience working in intensive farming.

– Hold a full UK Driving license is required for this role.

– A newly renovated three-bedroom semi-detached farmhouse is situated on the farm.

– The farm is managed with a modern-day outlook on people management.

– Open to discussing shift patterns that suit both the business needs and the needs of the successful candidate.

– Genuine competitive salary offered

– Progression opportunities

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